An adult patient has been taking a calcium-based antacid on an increasingly frequent basis. When teaching this patient, the nurse should include suggestions for the prevention of which adverse effect?
Which of the following is a histamine 2 (H2)-receptor antago…
Which of the following is a histamine 2 (H2)-receptor antagonist?
What is tinea pedis?
What is tinea pedis?
You have a patient. His name is Al which is short for Alber…
You have a patient. His name is Al which is short for Albert. Unfortunately, Al has been diagnosed with achalasia of the cardiac sphincter. Now Al is angry and uncomfortable all of the time. Which of the following symptoms is Al likely experiencing making him angry and uncomfortable?
A patient’s MRI imaging shows damage to the cerebellum a wee…
A patient’s MRI imaging shows damage to the cerebellum a week after the patient suffered a stroke. What assessment findings would correlate with this MRI finding?
A patient visits the occupational health office of the facto…
A patient visits the occupational health office of the factory in which he works. He has fallen asleep on the line and has a history of muscle weakness. This instance is not the first time he has fallen asleep on the line. These behaviors support which medical diagnosis?
A 50-year-old is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux dise…
A 50-year-old is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition is caused by:
A patient of yours has just had surgery on his heart. He ha…
A patient of yours has just had surgery on his heart. He has been prescribed oxycodone (an opioid) for his pain. Which of the following are likely to be experienced by this patient?
Blocking receptors for which neurotransmitter can prevent na…
Blocking receptors for which neurotransmitter can prevent nausea and vomiting?
A 39-year-old is diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer. Which of t…
A 39-year-old is diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following behaviors may have (most likely) contributed to the development of the ulcer?